Niccolò Machiavelli
Referenced in the context of the perennial leadership question: is it better to be loved or feared?
Videos Mentioning Niccolò Machiavelli
Silvio Micali: Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Algorand, Bitcoin & Ethereum | Lex Fridman Podcast #168
Lex Fridman
An Italian political philosopher whose observations on centralized power and its vulnerability are referenced by Silvio Micali to contrast with distributed systems.
Elizabeth Lesser on Building Omega Institute, Intentional Communities, & More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Prince,' whose writings on power and leadership were revisited by Elizabeth Lesser during her research for 'Cassandra Speaks'.
Jocko Willink: War, Leadership, and Discipline | Lex Fridman Podcast #197
Lex Fridman
Referenced in the context of the perennial leadership question: is it better to be loved or feared?
John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA | Lex Fridman Podcast #182
Lex Fridman
An Italian diplomat, philosopher, and historian, whose perspective is used to define a 'great life' based on success and power.
Harvey Mansfield on Machiavelli, Straussianism, and the Character of Liberal Democracy | CWT
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Italian diplomat and political philosopher often regarded as a founder of modern political science, known for his concept of 'effectual truth' and his work on conspiracy and indirect rule.